iMustBeCrazy Posted August 17, 2022 Share #61 Posted August 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Bedford said: I'm not sure when this took place but you might like to look into it. Looks like sometime in 42 with the Roo added in the 50's. 2 hours ago, Jim Lad said: its small cargo space could just fit in six cases of beer! I suspect that was six cases for each of the five crew. I think I remember one picking up six downed aircrew once. 25 minutes ago, Louie da fly said: The Walrus they have is yellow This site has some shots: https://www.grubbyfingersshop.com/walkaround_galleries/Supermarine_Walrus_HD-874_RAAF Museum_walkaround/content/index.html mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Quote Craig. I do know, that I don't know, a whole lot more, than I do know. Current Build: 1:16 Bounty Launch Scratch build. 1:16 Kitty -18 Foot Racing Sloop 1:50 Le Renard HM Cutter Lapwing 1816 Lapwing Drawings Completed....: 1:16 16' Cutter Scratch build. Discussion....: Bounty Boats Facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share #62 Posted October 22, 2022 Slowly getting there. Sorry about the slow process. Health and procrastinating being the main culprit. thibaultron, GrandpaPhil, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Posted October 22, 2022 Share #63 Posted October 22, 2022 Looking forward to more progress on this one thibaultron, mtaylor, AKRYPTO and 1 other 4 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted October 22, 2022 Share #64 Posted October 22, 2022 No worries about the times between updates; they are most welcome. She's coming along very nicely - looks great. cheers Pat AKRYPTO, Canute, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted October 23, 2022 Share #65 Posted October 23, 2022 Here's the history of the roundel change due to friendly fire: https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/490321-272020-raafcommonwealth-roundel-on-us-aircraft/ thibaultron, mtaylor, AKRYPTO and 1 other 3 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share #66 Posted October 23, 2022 3 hours ago, BANYAN said: No worries about the times between updates; they are most welcome. She's coming along very nicely - looks great. cheers Pat Thanks Pat for the support and encouragement, I had to redo some of the Scuttles as I was not happy with how they settled on the Hull. It all takes time to get the right result. Regards Andy thibaultron, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share #67 Posted October 23, 2022 23 hours ago, AKRYPTO said: Slowly getting there. Sorry about the slow process. Health and procrastinating being the main culprit. I have since put things right, and swapped A B Turret around as the twin Oerlikon Tub should have been on B Mount just beneath the Bridge "Master at arms " take that man below decks and clap him in irons mtaylor, KeithAug, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share #68 Posted November 5, 2022 Looking for any reference to the Mid-ships Cranes around the time late 42. I have some pictures of the Gantry structure but not much on the Machine/Control box This crane was used for the Aircraft recovery and ships boats. I have exhausted my search and my drawings and blueprints are good but early in service. thibaultron, Canute, shipman and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share #69 Posted November 8, 2022 XO what's that smell ? Was that you ? The discussion was overheard by the Flag deck thibaultron, AJohnson, mtaylor and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share #70 Posted November 9, 2022 Bit more work on the bridge today. Admiral Crace decided to join in the banter. Got my miniature charts printed up. Not too bad a result. Painting these figures is something else in patience 😀 AJohnson, NavyShooter, Canute and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share #71 Posted November 13, 2022 A Bit of news about the future of this build the Aussie. So last week have had a good chat with the president of the HMAS Australia veterans association, there is the real chance of the model going on permanent display at the shrine of remembrance in Victoria. Watch this space fellow shipwrights. NavyShooter, shipman, KeithAug and 6 others 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted November 13, 2022 Share #72 Posted November 13, 2022 Great news, good to see models being displayed at such important venues. The Bridge mini-diorama looks great. cheers Pat thibaultron, AKRYPTO, mtaylor and 2 others 4 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share #73 Posted January 19, 2023 Looking for anymore reference to this crest on aft superstructure. I think 🤔 "for God king country" anyone assist with some better pictures? Thanks in advance shipman, thibaultron, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share #74 Posted January 21, 2023 Admiralty 35ft hot rod. shipman, GrandpaPhil, Ian_Grant and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share #75 Posted February 18, 2023 The "Aussie" nearly completed just some more deck detail and touch up work. She will be on permanent display at the seaworks maritime precinct museum in Williamstown Victoria from about mid March. Thanks 🙏 to all that were providing information during The build process. This forum/medium is a wealth of knowledge and sage advice. Regards Andy NavyShooter, Prowler901, Ian_Grant and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted February 18, 2023 Share #76 Posted February 18, 2023 Beautiful work, and a historic and noble vessel. Good to hear she will be on display in a place worthy of her. Is this to be a permanent exhibition or only short-term? I'm going to have to make sure to get down there and see her. Steven AJohnson, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share #77 Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Louie da fly said: Beautiful work, and a historic and noble vessel. Good to hear she will be on display in a place worthy of her. Is this to be a permanent exhibition or only short-term? I'm going to have to make sure to get down there and see her. Steven Thanks for the kind words. Yes she will be living at Seaworks for the time being on permanent display with the Original Ensign above her and some other bits and pieces. The plan was to be the Navy museum at HMAS Cerberus, however there was no solid guarantee that the Museum will not close in the near future due mainly to lack of funding. Regards Andy AJohnson, Canute, BANYAN and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted February 18, 2023 Share #78 Posted February 18, 2023 Great work Andy, hopefully you can post up some pictures of the “Aussie” in her home next month? AKRYPTO, thibaultron, mtaylor and 2 others 4 1 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Cutter Trial - Vanguard models (1/64), HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64), Hawker-Typhoon-1b-"Car-Door" - Airfix (1/24) Completed (Ship):- "Nisha" - Vanguard Models (1/64), HMS Orestes (Mars) - Caldercraft (1/64), HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft (1/64), TSS Earnslaw - Paper Shipwright (1/250), Puffer "Starlight" - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Completed (Non-Ship):-Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C - Airfix (1/48), Bristol Beaufort - Airfix (1/72), Mosquito B.XVI - Airfix (1/72), , Sea-Harrier-FRS1 - Airfix (1/72), Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat - Airfix (1/24), De Havilland Chipmunk T.10 - Airfix (1/48), Flamborough Head Lighthouse - Paper Shipwright (1/250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipman Posted February 18, 2023 Share #79 Posted February 18, 2023 Not wishing to be rude, but your photo's don't do your model justice, which is a shame. Would it be possible to ask someone to take a bunch of clear photo's for you, as I for one would like to see more of your fine endeavours. Canute, mtaylor, thibaultron and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share #80 Posted February 24, 2023 Sorry for the delay of some decent pictures, thanks shipman for saying like it is and not messing about, the Navy Phot department got in on the act and got some action going. Once again thanks to all on this wonderful forum and for the sage advice and tips. Martes, yvesvidal, Valeriy V and 13 others 7 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipman Posted February 24, 2023 Share #81 Posted February 24, 2023 Andy, hi. I'm delighted you weren't too offended by my request for some decent photo's of your 'Australia'. The 3 stack 'Counties' were some of my favourite ships from that period and finally we can see the results of your excellent work; a model to be proud of. ''Good on ya, mate''. AJohnson, Canute, thibaultron and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share #82 Posted March 3, 2023 So met with Bill Harris of Temora Gunnery rate HMAS Australia 39-45 Yankee turret then a couple of days later met up with Bruce crowl of lakes entrance both 98 years old and sharply dressed strong and healthy telling war stories like it was yesterday, you could Smell the cordite in their stories, both very proud Veterans Fernando E, Valeriy V, Ian_Grant and 7 others 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted March 5, 2023 Share #83 Posted March 5, 2023 Great that you can capture their stories. 👍 AKRYPTO, AJohnson and thibaultron 2 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRYPTO Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share #84 Posted March 13, 2023 HMAS AUSTRALIA II D84 is finally in her New Home port alongside a RICH maritime Naval history at "seaworks maritime precinct" . Next project same scale HMAS Yarra (Grimsby sloop) coming along nicely. mtaylor, AJohnson, Ian_Grant and 6 others 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted May 15, 2023 Share #85 Posted May 15, 2023 Very nicely done! mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans) On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury Favorite finished builds: 1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia Goal: Become better than I was yesterday "The hardest part is deciding to try." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted May 15, 2023 Share #86 Posted May 15, 2023 I'll have to make sure I get down to Williamstown to see her. She's magnificent! Steven Canute, mtaylor and Ian_Grant 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 16, 2023 Share #87 Posted May 16, 2023 She looks really good in her home. Well done! John mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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